Helping businesses with
Real problems. Intelligent solutions.
in manufacturing technology at Taylor Steel, from programmer to VP
led the in-house ERP and an EDI system carrying thousands of transactions a day
on the shop floor and in the office, wherever the systems needed the work to change
founded and chaired the group that put productivity measurement on the shop floor
Paul Krikke, founder. Read the background
I start with how your operation runs, then bring in technology, AI included, where it fits.
Making the Work Work Better
Process mapping, productivity measurement and continuous improvement, from someone who founded and chaired a continuous improvement program on a steel shop floor.
Executive IT Leadership, Part-Time
Technology strategy, ERP and vendor decisions, cybersecurity and your IT team, led by a former VP who sat on a manufacturer’s executive team, for a few days a month instead of a full-time salary.
Guided Assessment
One day. Tailored to your business. Honest answers. Actionable recommendations. A structured assessment of AI opportunity with a written roadmap you own.
Software Built for How Your Business Works
Applications designed around your workflow and integrated with the systems you already run, with AI only where it adds value. Built by someone who has run ERP, EDI and warehouse systems in a plant that never stops.
Strategic Advisory
Someone on your side of the table with technology vendors, and an honest read on where AI and new systems fit before you sign.
Ready-to-Deploy Products
Purpose-built applications that solve real problems with intelligent technology.
Regular writing on operations, systems and AI in the enterprise
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